Biology Program

General Option

The biology general option is designed for students who wish to pursue a broadly defined
degree program that emphasizes the major areas of biology and provides a solid foundation
for further study in any graduate or professional program associated with the life
sciences.

Our Programs

With guidance from their academic advisor, the general biology student can create
a personalized biology degree tailored for their career goals and interests. The biology
general option also encourages undergraduate research and internship opportunities
to foster skills needed in a biology-oriented career. Graduates of this option have
entered professional programs such as medical and pharmacy school as well as diverse
graduate programs.

Curriculum

The matrix below is a sample plan for all coursework required for this program.

1See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".2Six hours of mathematics above MATH 1113 College Algebra. Courses in the areas of
statistics, biostatistics, and/or calculus are recommended (e.g. MATH 2163 Introduction
to Statistical Methods, PSY/SOC 2053 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences,FW 3173
Biostatistics, MATH 2243 Calculus for Business and Economics and/or MATH 2914 Calculus
I).3BIOL 4094 Coastal Ecology which is offered during the May mini-term can serve as an
alternative to BIOL 3114 Principles of Ecology in the Biology major.4The physiology choices include: BIOL 3074 Human Physiology, BIOL 3124 General Physiology,
BIOL 3174 Physiological Ecology, BIOL 4014 Endocrinology; whereas, choices in the
area of cell or molecular biology include: BIOL 4033 Cell Biology,BIOL 4074 Molecular
Genetics, BIOL 3054 Microbiology, BIOL 4023 Immunology. One in each area is required.
Other alternatives must be approved by your advisor and Department Head. Each 3-hour
selection in one of these areas must be balanced by 4-hours (rather than 3-hours)
of biology electives.5Sufficient courses at 3000-4000 level to constitute a total of 40 hours. At least
2 credit-hours of biology research or internship is recommended (BIOL 4112-4 Biology
Internship or BIOL 4951-4 Undergraduate Research in Biology).